Winter 2013 Classes

A Laced and Limp Paper Case
 

This book is sewn on raised leather thongs using a sewing frame. The two endbands are hand-sewn with linen thread, and the thongs are laced and locked into a cover formed from a single sheet of heavy handmade paper. Based on historical limp vellum bindings and much influenced by book conservation in the 70's and 80's (especially the work of Christopher Clarkson) this detailed and sophisticated book is at heart utilitarian and comfortable. The class will be a full day! As always at Full Tilt, there is no prequisite - anyone willing to work hard is welcome. Bring a $20 material fee with you to class.

Sunday, January 27th, 9:30-4:30

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Sewing on a Sewing Frame

Bookbinding sewing frames were in use in Northern Europe by the 12th century and probably as early as the 11th. The frames remain more or less unchanged today and sewing on a frame is also unchanged. In this class we will set up and sew a multi-section book, on tapes, on a frame. The addition of a sturdy paper cover offers many design possibilities. Bring a $5 material fee with you to class.

Saturday, January 19th, 10:00-12:00

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Link Stitch Book with Lamontage Fabric Covers

The link stitch binding is a historical binding that looks suprisingly modern. It is named for the chains of sewing stitches linking across the spine. The books are flat when open, constructed without glue and are very sturdy. Lamontage fabric makes a wonderful book cover - it is made from acrylic/polyester fibers intricately cut, blended and layered by hand, then mechanically interlocked by needle punching.

Yasuko Okumura, senior designer at Liora Manné, will discuss the fabric making process before we sew the covers. Bring a $5 material fee with you to class.

Saturday, January 19th, 2:00-4:00

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A Bradel Hardcover Book x 2

The German version of a classic cloth-covered book is called the Bradel binding. This binding is characterized by the ease of measuring both the spine and the joint between the spine and the cover boards, giving the cover a precise fit. This is a good binding choice for anyone finding precise fits difficult. Participants will fold and sew signatures, round and line the spine, add endbands, make the cover (case) and attach the book to the cover (case-in). Materials for two books are provided - one a printed text and one blank. Beginners will likely complete one book in class and one book on their own for practice; experienced binders will bind two books.

The text is a 1922 dialogue between a bibliophile and a bookbinder on the trade and art of bookbinding.



Bring a $25 material fee with you to class.


Sunday, January 13th, 9:30-4:30

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10% Discount Series Registration Full Tilt classes are designed as a series with a connecting thread

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Bookbinding Now In conjunction with the hands-on classes,
Full Tilt posts bi-weekly audio podcasts at Bookbinding Now.
Listen at the site or download (free) at iTunes.

The new sewing frames for January classes were

handmade by Affordable Bookbinding Equipment.